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"obviously obama was of two minds about keeping u.s. troops in iraq after the war ended there, o'hanlon said. he may have similar ambivalence in afghanistan. isif the president ambivalent about the future, well, i won't ask you to respond to that. i will just say if the president is ambivalent about the future, what will happen in afghanistan, i'll observe, i think, without doubt, it makes your job more difficult and makes success more difficulties and we've got to get our act together. i think we have to have a clear model. message. i appreciate your firm view that success is possible. i think that should be the goal and the goal should not be to meet some political vision of troop levels unconnected to the reality in afghanistan. thank you for your service. we appreciate it and all the men and women that serve with you. >> thank you. >> thank you, senator sessions. senator blumenthal? >> thank you, mr. chairman and i want to join in thanking you for your service over ma many y ihave now and many othere men and women who perform so cou
"obviously obama was of two minds about keeping u.s. troops in iraq after the war ended there, o'hanlon said. he may have similar ambivalence in afghanistan. isif the president ambivalent about the future, well, i won't ask you to respond to that. i will just say if the president is ambivalent about the future, what will happen in afghanistan, i'll observe, i think, without doubt, it makes your job more difficult and makes success more difficulties and we've got to get our act together. i...
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. >> president obama will travel to boston. you will hear for the next 25 minutes what the president and others had to say. you also hear from vice president joe biden and about five minutes. senate leaders harry reid and mitch mcconnell, and members of the house, including speaker john boehner. president obama spoke this morning saying, among other things, that the bombings were an active terrorists. -- an act of terrorists. >> good morning, everybody. i've just been briefed by my national security team, including f.b.i. director muller, attorney general holder, secretary napolitano, and my counterterrorism and homeland security advisor, lisa monaco, on the attacks in boston. we continue to mobilize and deploy all appropriate law enforcement resources to protect our citizens and investigate and to respond to this attack. obviously our first thoughts this morning are with the victims. their families and the city of boston. explosionst two gravely wounded dozens of americans and took the lives of others, including a 8-year-old b
. >> president obama will travel to boston. you will hear for the next 25 minutes what the president and others had to say. you also hear from vice president joe biden and about five minutes. senate leaders harry reid and mitch mcconnell, and members of the house, including speaker john boehner. president obama spoke this morning saying, among other things, that the bombings were an active terrorists. -- an act of terrorists. >> good morning, everybody. i've just been briefed by my...
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. >> president obama was briefed by phone monday about the boston marathon bombings. seated with the president in his white house photo is homeland's security adviser and the white house chief of staff. ther this photo was taken, president also spoke briefly at the white house about these attacks. >> good afternoon, everybody. earlier today, i was briefed by my homeland security team about the events in boston. we are continuing to monitor and respond to the situation as the situation unfolds. we will help state and local authorities protect our people, increased security, and investigate what happened. perhaps the american people will say prayer for the boston people tonight and we say our prayers for the families and victims in the wake of this senseless loss. we do not yet have all the answers but we do know multiple people have been wounded, some gravely, in the explosions of the boston marathon. i have spoken to the fbi director and they are mobilizing the appropriate resources to investigate and to respond. i have updated leaders of congress from both parties an
. >> president obama was briefed by phone monday about the boston marathon bombings. seated with the president in his white house photo is homeland's security adviser and the white house chief of staff. ther this photo was taken, president also spoke briefly at the white house about these attacks. >> good afternoon, everybody. earlier today, i was briefed by my homeland security team about the events in boston. we are continuing to monitor and respond to the situation as the...
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so president obama is headed to boston tomorrow. the washington post has this -- athens, ohio, ain democrat. caller: the situation in boston is really horrific and the people who did it clearly need to be brought to justice. msnbc i heard someone talking about who we are as a people and he gave amazing examples of nurses and other citizens who came to the aid of the injured and those killed in the situation. he w spoke ho we are not. he said we are not people who maim people. clearly that the case in the u.s. but when we look at ourselves -- and i've not making any excuses for this type of horrific behavior, but we have to reflect upon our own behavior overseas.ou peoplenes, the innocent who have died in iraq because unnecessary war. i'm not saying the people in boston are tied to this, but they could be. we do bomb and maim innocent people. i'm not saying this is the case, that this is retaliation, but it is possible. we need to look at our own do overseas aswe well as who did this, and they need to be brought to justice, but so do
so president obama is headed to boston tomorrow. the washington post has this -- athens, ohio, ain democrat. caller: the situation in boston is really horrific and the people who did it clearly need to be brought to justice. msnbc i heard someone talking about who we are as a people and he gave amazing examples of nurses and other citizens who came to the aid of the injured and those killed in the situation. he w spoke ho we are not. he said we are not people who maim people. clearly that the...
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two of those, senator schumer and senator mccain met with president obama today. after their meeting, they spoke to reporters outside of the white house. >> well, we had a very good meeting with the president. we briefed him on the details of our immigration reform bill. notwhile he certainly might agree with every single part of it, he was very supportive of the bill we had put together. and simply wants to make sure we keep moving it along and get something done. i think everyone realizes, john realizes, i realize, the others in our group of eight and the president realizes, no one is going to get everything they want in a bill. but if we meet in the middle, we can do a lot of good for america and for our economy. and so we're feeling very good about this. things are moving in a very, very good way. and the president's support of our proposal, even though he wouldn't fully agree with it, it's just the right place to be, because we want lots of support even from people who might not agree with every single part. i don't want to give you the impression he is grudg
two of those, senator schumer and senator mccain met with president obama today. after their meeting, they spoke to reporters outside of the white house. >> well, we had a very good meeting with the president. we briefed him on the details of our immigration reform bill. notwhile he certainly might agree with every single part of it, he was very supportive of the bill we had put together. and simply wants to make sure we keep moving it along and get something done. i think everyone...
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to approve it let's remember the ultimate decision is on president obama's desk he needs to take what the e.p.a. and the state department and other agencies have been telling him and ideally what the american people have been telling him and make a decision on this pipeline over the last few weeks environmental groups and the average american to send over a million comments to the state department opposing this project now it's up to president obama to choose whether or not he's going to side with big oil and with the companies pushing this dirty project or with the american people who i think it made it pretty clear that they don't want this pipeline to be built i see so jamie there's certainly been a debate in this country over whether this pipeline is going to have a positive or a negative impact on both the local economies and the national economy is it going to affect either. well i think if that's the data bill you know when we looked actually into the numbers in terms of the jobs that would be created by this pipeline it looks about thirty five permanent jobs would be created y
to approve it let's remember the ultimate decision is on president obama's desk he needs to take what the e.p.a. and the state department and other agencies have been telling him and ideally what the american people have been telling him and make a decision on this pipeline over the last few weeks environmental groups and the average american to send over a million comments to the state department opposing this project now it's up to president obama to choose whether or not he's going to side...
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we're just getting word that those letters laced with poison sent to president obama and senator roger wicker was indeed ricin. authorities are now saying it was a low grade, not necessarily but denies. in other words, it would not be fatal. it doesn't mean that it is any less dangerous. is potentially for those who come into direct contact with the. but the authorities are now saying it was a low great variety, still a threat. it would get the latest from peter barnes on that in just a second. in the meantime, this weapon in boston, as you know, they're looking at two potential suspects. but what is not suspect right now is the type of weapon used. crude but effective. one, the former marine lieutenant colonel says it could become the weapon of choice for terrorists in this country, whether they are terrorists from this country are not. explain what you mean by that and whether they have, in fact, come to our sure. >> well, the term ieds is relatively new, but the whole concept of what -- we use the term booby trap, really the same thing we have with ieds. certainly timothy mcveigh, t
we're just getting word that those letters laced with poison sent to president obama and senator roger wicker was indeed ricin. authorities are now saying it was a low grade, not necessarily but denies. in other words, it would not be fatal. it doesn't mean that it is any less dangerous. is potentially for those who come into direct contact with the. but the authorities are now saying it was a low great variety, still a threat. it would get the latest from peter barnes on that in just a second....
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wants, is implementation of obama care. looked like he would be a problem there. fundamentally, this is a guy who has fought harry reid and although he was on the wrong side from the obama administration's point of view on guns, he really is a democrat, a montana democrat, but a democrat in the senate and his departure means that you're likely going to have a republican in that red state. that's not good for obama the next three years. >> so as we talk about what is good and not so good for the president over the next three years, i want to talk to you about what we're going to see developing from who is contending for 2016. as we look at where this new gallup poll and we have joe biden at 45%. 64% for hillary clinton. hillary is about to start on her highly lucrative speaking tours. what does that say to you as everyone tries to read the crystal ball buiabout where she will fall? >> they watched her as a senator and then as candidate for president and then when she doesn't succeed in that campaign going to work for barack
wants, is implementation of obama care. looked like he would be a problem there. fundamentally, this is a guy who has fought harry reid and although he was on the wrong side from the obama administration's point of view on guns, he really is a democrat, a montana democrat, but a democrat in the senate and his departure means that you're likely going to have a republican in that red state. that's not good for obama the next three years. >> so as we talk about what is good and not so good...
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. ♪ >> michael: president obama will speak at planned parenthood this friday in washington, d.c. the day after the organization's annual gala. the event will honor los angeles mayor antonio villaraigosa sex therapist dr. ruth k. westheimer, and the hbo hit show "girls" creator lena dunham, as champions of women's health. planned parenthood definitely has its democratic bases covered. planned parenthood president cecile richards, issued this statement . . . right-wingers are of course already outraged that president obama accepted planned parenthood's invitation. now it remains to be seen to what extent the president will comment on the ongoing battle for abortion rights. joining us here in the studio fresh from a baseball game is christine pelosi. christine chairs the california democratic party women's caucus and one of our favorite political pundits. first question, how is the game? >> well, tied up just like america. >> michael: exactly. do you see any controversy in the president's decision to attend the gala. >> i would suggest they read the article by dick skait who wrote w
. ♪ >> michael: president obama will speak at planned parenthood this friday in washington, d.c. the day after the organization's annual gala. the event will honor los angeles mayor antonio villaraigosa sex therapist dr. ruth k. westheimer, and the hbo hit show "girls" creator lena dunham, as champions of women's health. planned parenthood definitely has its democratic bases covered. planned parenthood president cecile richards, issued this statement . . . right-wingers are of...
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the obama administration has committed to sporting progressive, evidence-based programs that can make a real difference right away. and for the first time we're supporting and working to expand the use of ma lox sewn, a life saving overdose reversal drug so that first responders are prepared to safely handle individuals who are experiencing these life threatening opioid overdoses, and they help prevent more deaths associated, and this will help to prevent more deaths that are associated with the nation's prescription drug abuse epidemic. in 2010, changing the subject for a minute, in 2010 president obama eliminated mandatory minimum sentence for simple possession of crack cocaine. we know that the disparity in sentencing particularly the impact that it had in the african-american community could be quite devastating. well, this is the first time, or that was the first time in 40 years that a mandatory drug incidents had been repealed. and that was done, by the way, in a bipartisan manner. and for the first time ever, we're institutionalizing a public health approach to drug policy thr
the obama administration has committed to sporting progressive, evidence-based programs that can make a real difference right away. and for the first time we're supporting and working to expand the use of ma lox sewn, a life saving overdose reversal drug so that first responders are prepared to safely handle individuals who are experiencing these life threatening opioid overdoses, and they help prevent more deaths associated, and this will help to prevent more deaths that are associated with...
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obama, governor and mrs. menino, all of us in this space and well beyond are grateful for your constant and inspired leadership, your compassionate presence is a signal of the triumph of order over chaos. of love over hatred. the gifted columnist anna quinns land wrote grief remains one of the few things that has the power to silence us. it is a whisper in the world and a clammer within. the landscaped of all our lives become as full of craters as the surface of the moon. we would wish our prayers this morning to hold not only this city and its souls, in our embrace, but to extend our reach to kindred spirits in newtown and now, sadly, in west, texas. our message to them is that our arms are wide fluff to hold you in our hearts as well. the ha siddic sage once said, the entire world is a narrow bridge, but the important principal is not the important principal is to transcend somehow your fear. as we share our grief with those who have lost life or limb, and for the constellations of families and friends who
obama, governor and mrs. menino, all of us in this space and well beyond are grateful for your constant and inspired leadership, your compassionate presence is a signal of the triumph of order over chaos. of love over hatred. the gifted columnist anna quinns land wrote grief remains one of the few things that has the power to silence us. it is a whisper in the world and a clammer within. the landscaped of all our lives become as full of craters as the surface of the moon. we would wish our...
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i'm the picture of obama and governor chris christie. [laughter] because according to the ground rules of u.s. presidential campaigns, such an embrace three days before election day was an absolute taboo. and talk to the people new jersey or new york that had their homes destroyed and their communities destroyed due to the extreme weather events. look up on the map side, the report of china in january or february. one example, just to give you a visual image is the melting of the arctic sea ice in my part of the world. the consequence -- [inaudible] so whether we call it climate change or not, that's a political concept, which i know has positive or negative connotations, but the ice melting is a reality. and the consequences of the ice melting in my part of the world is extreme weather in united and china. this is the overwhelming scientific evidence to include prove not just from the chinese but also from your university and research substitutes in the -- institute in the united. we can have all kinds of debate of climate change as suc
i'm the picture of obama and governor chris christie. [laughter] because according to the ground rules of u.s. presidential campaigns, such an embrace three days before election day was an absolute taboo. and talk to the people new jersey or new york that had their homes destroyed and their communities destroyed due to the extreme weather events. look up on the map side, the report of china in january or february. one example, just to give you a visual image is the melting of the arctic sea ice...
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why is president obama unnecessarily delaying your flight? that's a quote from eric cantor, wrote in edge in on twitter. if the president wanted to, republicans said, he could easily cut somewhere else and spare travelers any inconvenience. as it happens, sequester law is clear in requiring the f.a.a. and most other agencies to cut their programs by an even amount. that law was foisted on the public after republicans demanding spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt ceiling in 2011. since then the party has rejected every offer to relays the sequester with a more sensible mix of cuts and revenue increases. mr. boehner is so proud of that strategy that he recently congratulated his party for sticking with the sequester and standing up to the present demands for tax increases. but drastic cuts in spending carry a heavy price. republicans certainly don't want voters they care about including business travelers and those who can afford to fly on vacation, to feel it. they to into claim that the $5 -- the $85 billion in this year's sequeste
why is president obama unnecessarily delaying your flight? that's a quote from eric cantor, wrote in edge in on twitter. if the president wanted to, republicans said, he could easily cut somewhere else and spare travelers any inconvenience. as it happens, sequester law is clear in requiring the f.a.a. and most other agencies to cut their programs by an even amount. that law was foisted on the public after republicans demanding spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt ceiling in 2011....
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president obama getting briefed by the homeland security advisor, the aston to the president, in counterterrorism, lisa monaco has been keeping up to date minute by minute, overnight getting the latest which included the information abou boston and watertown getting locked down this morning. we don't have any information about any briefings that are happening. however, i have talked to a number of people up on capitol hill and lawmakers are being briefed early this morning. that includes the current situation in boston as well as what they know about these two brothers and the history. there may be some history that the f.b.i. knows about these two men and how much they know about them, how long they may have been watching them, or they may have been on the radar screen i think is part of some of the things we may learn in the next few hours. it's interesting, and you pointed out with jennifer griffin about chechnya and the islamic radicalism that really has flourished from there. we've heard russia talk about this terrorism from chechnya. but we haven't really talked about how it has been export
president obama getting briefed by the homeland security advisor, the aston to the president, in counterterrorism, lisa monaco has been keeping up to date minute by minute, overnight getting the latest which included the information abou boston and watertown getting locked down this morning. we don't have any information about any briefings that are happening. however, i have talked to a number of people up on capitol hill and lawmakers are being briefed early this morning. that includes the...
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>>> more on our interview with president obama. we spoke to him before the boston bombings, he talks immigration, hillary clinton and jay-z and beyonce's controversial trip to cuba, but first your local news. ♪ ♪ [ girl giggles ] [ male announcer ] now's the time to keep your lawn green, get stagreen weed and feed for just $13 at lowe's today. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ female announcer ] nothing gets you going quite like 8 grams of whole grains in quaker chewy bars. today is going to be epic. quaker up. you're always on, so we're always ready. tyson grilled & ready chicken. made with all white meat, 98% fat free, and fully cooked. we'll take care of dinner, you take care of everything else. gives you 1% cash back on all purchases, plus a 50% annual bonus. and everyone but her... no. no! no. ...likes 50% more cash. but i don't give up easy... do you want 50% more cash? yes! yes?! ♪ [ male announcer ] the capital one cash rewards card gives you 1% cash back on every purchase, plus a 50% annual bonus on the cash you earn. it's the card for
>>> more on our interview with president obama. we spoke to him before the boston bombings, he talks immigration, hillary clinton and jay-z and beyonce's controversial trip to cuba, but first your local news. ♪ ♪ [ girl giggles ] [ male announcer ] now's the time to keep your lawn green, get stagreen weed and feed for just $13 at lowe's today. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ female announcer ] nothing gets you going quite like 8 grams of whole grains in quaker chewy bars. today is going to be epic....
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then president obama declared the u.s. capitol janitors were getting a pay cut, but on further examination, that proved not to be true. customs and border protection initially told their employees, border agents, that they might be furloughed. however, a month into the sequester, customs and border protection walked back that claim and decided to make better use of departmental resources. the director of the national park service said that the sequester might lead to cancellation of washington, d.c.'s cherry blossom festival, but as all the visitors who flocked to d.c. could tell you, the festival went on as planned and the washington metro reported one of the highest ridership days in its history. with all of these bogus claims, it seems that the administration is desperate to prove that it wasn't crying wolf after all. for example, we're learning that the federal aviation administration is now deliberately engineering flight delays, deliberately engineering flight delays just as families gear up for their summer travel.
then president obama declared the u.s. capitol janitors were getting a pay cut, but on further examination, that proved not to be true. customs and border protection initially told their employees, border agents, that they might be furloughed. however, a month into the sequester, customs and border protection walked back that claim and decided to make better use of departmental resources. the director of the national park service said that the sequester might lead to cancellation of washington,...